Question:
I get constipated once in a while and I was reading that the natural

way to keep things smooth is to take psyllium husks 2X per day. I tried it, but then thought that I better check to see if it is safe for those who have had the RNY. It gets kind of thick, so that was my concern. Any one else here try using it?    — Dana B. (posted on May 15, 2003)

May 15, 2003
HI, I HAD RYN ALMOST 4 MTHS. AGO AND I GET CONSTIPATED EVERY ONCE IN AWHILE TOO. IT IS BECAUSE OF THE IRON WE ARE TAKING IT MAKES YOU CONSTIPATED AT TIMES, SO I SUGGEST YOU TAKE A SUPPOSITORY IF YOU GETS UNCOMFORTABLE FOR YOU, YOU CAN GET THEM AT ANY LOCAL DRUG STORE OR AT WALMART. ANY BRAND WORKS WELL OR YOUR DOCTOR CAN PRESCRIBE THEM FOR YOU.
   — Melodee S.

May 15, 2003
I'm always looking for away to make a negative into a positive, if I can. The iron really does it to me, so I am in the process of creating my own high fiber, high protein bar. Here's what I have so far: Melt 4 oz of unsweetened chocolate and 4 tablespoons of butter together, add 7 packets of Splenda. Put 2 cups of extra fiber All Bran in a bowl, add 6 scoops of chocolate protein powder and 1/2 cup peanut butter. Mix everything together and press into a square baking idsh. Refridgerate until firm. Cut into bars, and calculate carbs, fat, protein and calories based on the ingredients you have used. (Count sugars and fiber separately!) Wrap bars individually and store in fridge. So far these taste pretty good, keep things moving, and they are portable. I am going to try to cut the fat in these if I can, by using some other liquid, without having them become soggy. This is adapted from a recipe I can no longer find, but used to make back when I was doing a low carb diet. Any suggestions for changes would be welcome!
   — koogy

May 16, 2003
I too have been challenged with constipation. I have found that if I eat 1/2 cup of Fiber One cereal and take 4 capsules daily of Metimucil with psyllium my life improves by 100%. Hope this helps.
   — Kim A.